How to Quickly Launch Microlearning with Your SaaS LMS

LMSPortals
Jul 1
5 min read

Microlearning isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s one of the most practical ways to train teams, onboard customers, and reinforce critical skills. If you’re using a SaaS LMS (Learning Management System), you already have the perfect toolset to get microlearning off the ground fast.

Here’s how to cut through the complexity and launch microlearning quickly—without sacrificing quality or results.

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What is Microlearning (and Why Does It Matter)?

Microlearning breaks training into small, digestible chunks. Think five-minute videos, quick quizzes, or short interactive scenarios. It’s laser-focused, tackling a single concept or skill at a time.

Why does this matter?

It suits busy schedules: Learners can squeeze in short lessons during a break or between meetings.
It improves retention: Small bites of information stick better than marathon learning sessions.
It’s flexible: Perfect for remote teams or rolling out updates fast.

Your SaaS LMS is already set up to deliver bite-sized learning. You just need the right strategy to harness it.

Step 1: Define the Core Learning Goals

Before you create anything, get crystal clear on what you want learners to know or do. Microlearning only works if it’s hyper-focused.

What exact skill or knowledge does this module address?
Why does it matter for the learner?
How will you know they’ve mastered it?

Don’t try to cram too much into one module. A good rule: one objective per microlearning unit. If you have multiple goals, create multiple modules.

Step 2: Audit and Repackage Existing Content

If you’re already running courses in your LMS, chances are you have a goldmine of content. You don’t need to start from scratch.

Do a content sweep:

Look for slide decks, long e-learning modules, or even recorded webinars.
Identify snippets that stand on their own—single topics, steps, or examples.

Then repackage:

Break a 30-minute tutorial into five-minute clips.
Pull out key diagrams or processes and turn them into micro infographics.
Turn long assessments into quick, one-topic quizzes.

This lets you launch faster by leveraging what you already have.

Step 3: Choose the Right Microlearning Formats

Microlearning isn’t tied to one medium. Use a mix to keep learners engaged and to match the skill you’re teaching.

Examples:

Short videos: Demonstrate how to use a feature or explain a concept.
Mini simulations: Let learners try out a software workflow.
Infographics or quick guides: Provide step-by-step references.
Flash quizzes: Reinforce memory and check understanding.
Scenario-based challenges: Ask, “What would you do next?”

Your SaaS LMS likely supports all of these—via SCORM modules, native quizzes, PDFs, or embedded videos.

Step 4: Build a Microlearning Template in Your LMS

To roll out microlearning quickly, set up a repeatable template in your LMS.

What your template might include:

Title + brief overview: What this microlearning covers and why it matters.
Core content: The short video, reading, or simulation.
Quick activity: A quiz, poll, or question to drive engagement.
Next steps or resources: Links to deeper dives for those who want more.

By standardizing the structure, you speed up creation and give learners a familiar, predictable flow.

Step 5: Keep Navigation Simple and Mobile-Friendly

Most people will dip into microlearning on their phones or tablets. Your SaaS LMS probably has a responsive design, but make sure to:

Use clear, concise headings.
Avoid heavy text—break it into bullet points or short paragraphs.
Keep videos short so they load fast.
Minimize clicks; get learners to the content in one or two taps.

Run through the module on your own phone to spot any friction points.

Step 6: Launch in Small Batches

Don’t wait to build out a giant microlearning library. Start small.

Pick 3–5 core microlearning modules tied to your most pressing needs—like new feature adoption or key compliance topics.
Get them into the LMS, test with a pilot group, gather feedback, and tweak.
Then roll them out broadly.

Launching in small batches means faster wins, less overwhelm, and more opportunities to refine.

Step 7: Use LMS Tools to Reinforce and Nudge

Most SaaS LMS platforms have built-in tools to drive completion and retention. Use them.

Set reminders and automated nudges to keep microlearning top-of-mind.
Gamify: Add badges or completion streaks for finished modules.
Schedule spaced repetition: Send a short recap or quiz days later to cement knowledge.

Automation is your friend here—set it up once and let the LMS handle the rest.

Step 8: Track Impact and Optimize

Microlearning is only as good as the outcomes it drives. Tap into your LMS analytics to see:

Who’s completing modules?
Where do people drop off?
How are quiz scores trending?

Pair this with on-the-ground observations—are employees using the skill, are customer support tickets dropping on that topic, are errors decreasing?

Use the insights to improve future micro modules.

Tips to Speed Up Content Creation

If you’re under pressure to launch fast, here are some shortcuts:

Record screen demos with narration: Tools like Loom or your LMS’s built-in recorder are fast. No fancy editing needed—keep it natural.
Use simple graphic templates: Canva or PowerPoint can crank out micro infographics in minutes.
Reuse support docs: Chop FAQs or knowledge base articles into short learning pieces.
Crowdsource examples: Ask team members for short case studies or customer stories you can turn into quick lessons.

Pitfalls to Avoid

Even though microlearning is meant to be quick, avoid these common traps:

Too broad: Don’t try to teach five concepts in one five-minute module.
No application: Always include a way to practice or check understanding.
Hidden in the LMS: If people can’t find it in two clicks, it might as well not exist. Use clear naming and intuitive categories.
No follow-up: A one-off micro lesson with no reinforcement is easy to forget.

Microlearning Success Story: A Quick Snapshot

A mid-sized SaaS company rolled out microlearning to train customer success reps on a new product feature. Instead of a 90-minute webinar, they built:

Four micro modules (each under 7 minutes)
A quick interactive quiz after each
A spaced follow-up quiz sent a week later via LMS notifications

Within two weeks, 93% of reps completed all modules. Support tickets on that feature dropped by 40% over the next month. Faster, more effective—and reps preferred the shorter format.

The Bottom Line: Start Small, Move Fast

Launching microlearning with your SaaS LMS doesn’t have to be a long project. With clear goals, smart repurposing of content, and a few focused modules, you can deliver powerful learning fast.

Keep it short, practical, and easy to access. Your learners (and your business metrics) will thank you.

About LMS Portals

At LMS Portals, we provide our clients and partners with a mobile-responsive, SaaS-based, multi-tenant learning management system that allows you to launch a dedicated training environment (a portal) for each of your unique audiences.

The system includes built-in, SCORM-compliant rapid course development software that provides a drag and drop engine to enable most anyone to build engaging courses quickly and easily.

We also offer a complete library of ready-made courses, covering most every aspect of corporate training and employee development.

If you choose to, you can create Learning Paths to deliver courses in a logical progression and add structure to your training program. The system also supports Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and provides tools for social learning.

Together, these features make LMS Portals the ideal SaaS-based eLearning platform for our clients and our Reseller partners.